Fright Night in the Park brings the quirky and the cooky and the spooky to Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park October 27 from 5:00-7:00pm! Presented by Goodwill of the Heartland & Rock Island Parks and Recreation, it’s a family-friendly Halloween party like none other featuring DJ Jeff James, trick-or-treating, special treats and more! Learn more here: FRIGHT NIGHT!  Read More

MOLLY NILSSON (berlin – night school records) will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at Rozz Tox, Rock Island. Here are the deets: ​https://mollynilsson.bandcamp.com/ The Swedish-born artist, now living in Berlin, Germany, has crafted a discography that waltzes between the electronic, minimal synth and hypnagogic pop genres. The essential thing about Nilsson’s music is just how well she evokes feelings of nostalgia with soundscapes that seem as though they are straight out of the ’80s while still retaining freshness through her relevant, reflective and often satirical lyricism. -dailynexus Her... Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its 7th annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk. Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for a “Not So Scary” lighted walk through the gardens after dark. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden to search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns and toads as you wander down the darkened pathways. Get a glimpse of the Halloween train in our popular train garden. It’s not so scary in our gardens, making this event great for all ages. The walk takes place both indoors and outdoors, so please dress according to weather and for... Read More

The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is excited to announce a partnership, Subaru Loves Pets, with McLaughlin Subaru during the entire month of October!  Adopt from the Quad City Animal Welfare Center during the month of October and McLaughlin Subaru will donate $100 for every animal adopted!  It’s just one of the many ways Mclaughlin Subaru is keeping the Subaru Loves Pets promise. Mclaughlin Subaru is located at 4101 41st St Moline https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2022-0919  Read More

Looking for a new fuzzy friend? QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! This week’s Pet of the Week is… Avie! Special dog alert! Alright everyone, our Avie-cado is back and looking for his furever home. Avie is a 4-year-old Pitbull Mix who would do great in a home with kids 12+ and possibly other dogs with a slow introduction. Avie is one of our dogs that do not show well in his kennel due to barrier frustration. He just can’t grasp why a glass door is prohibiting... Read More

QC Rock Academy is partnering with other local youth arts programs for a showcase of the area’s top talent in music, theater, dance, visual arts and more. The event is now being held on October 8! FEATURING: QC Rock Academy bands and solo performers Dynamic Status Gems (dance group) Spotlight Theater ……and more TBA SPONSORS: Rock Island Parks & Recreation Quad City Arts River Music Experience I-Rock 93.5FM Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association The Kelly Team at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors Illinois Casualty Company Urban Balance Therapy & Consulting Primetime Apparel & Promotions BBG... Read More

It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty off the grill or something off the wall, we’ve got the beef – that’s because we’ve got a beefy listing of local restaurants offering carry-out, delivery, and pickup where you can get a tasty burger. QuadCities.com is happy to bring you this, your go-to... Read More

Kapele’s Manuscript Library Museum opened up in October of 2012 and are planning a 10 year Anniversary party with a day of fun and festivities on October 8! The event will feature cake and ice cream, plenty of music and more! Enjoy the festivities and donate to the museum to help them ensure their longevity. The musical line up: 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Folk Singer Scott Arlan 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Local Broadway Musician Roger Carlson and Chris Mann 8:00 – 9:00 pm – Brooklyn Ed playing the Blues Come join in the music, the food, the fellowship, and continuing the legacy... Read More

A terrarium building class will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. $30 PER PERSON $27 FOR MEMBERS AGES 16+ TICKETS: TERRARIUM BUILDING CLASS Create your own “garden under glass” and learn about the magical world of terrariums in this class – led by our in-house terrarium connoisseurs, Heather and Sue! We will provide the plants, a 1-gallon closed terrarium container, and the necessary layers of terrarium base. Bring your own decorations to put in your terrarium, including special rocks, figurines, shells, trinkets, etc. Note: Items should... Read More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Get a “Clue” at Circa, find “Our Will to Live” with Ballet Quad Cities, meet “Sylvia” at Playcrafters, and more in this week’s Weekend! #Events, #Sean Leary, #Things to Do, #Weekend  Read More